Court Adjourns ADC Deregistration Appeal to July 14

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing on the appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties to July 14. The appeal was initially set for June 25 and later moved to July 7, but the counsel informed the court that the necessary processes had not been served.

Justice Abubakar Moham, leading a three-member panel, directed the parties to ensure that all briefs are filed and served before the next hearing. The appeal follows a judgment from the Federal High Court delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC and other parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirement of securing 25 percent of votes in the last general elections.

The parties involved argue that they have met the constitutional threshold. The adjournment was not opposed by the parties, allowing for further preparation before the hearing.